PC World - Stories by Paul Mah RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/1672167840/paul-mah/articlesen-auWed, 03 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +1000How to protect yourself from common hotel security threatshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/604534/how-protect-yourself-from-common-hotel-security-threats/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFrequently travelers who aren't prepared for the security risks associated with staying in hotels put potentially sensitive information and their own personal safety at risk. Here's how to spot common threats, and protect your data while on the road.Paul MahWed, 03 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/604534/how-protect-yourself-from-common-hotel-security-threats/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHow to set up a portable, non-cloud-based password managerhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/596972/how-set-up-portable-non-cloud-based-password-manager/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSetting up a non-cloud based password manager in which the password database can be accessed from more than one device is easier than it sounds.Paul MahWed, 30 Mar 2016 22:12:00 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/596972/how-set-up-portable-non-cloud-based-password-manager/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 7 steps to protect your business from cybercrimehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/577294/pictures-7-steps-protect-your-business-from-cybercrime/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAs cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal identities and data, and the costs and consequences of data breaches skyrocket, here are seven steps that your small business should be taking to insulate themselves from cyberattacks.Paul MahFri, 12 Jun 2015 08:41:41 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/577294/pictures-7-steps-protect-your-business-from-cybercrime/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 7 reasons to ditch your iPad for the Surface 3http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/574623/pictures-7-reasons-ditch-your-ipad-surface-3/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft’s new tablet, the Surface 3, is looking to be a compelling option to Apple’s iPad. Here are seven reasons the Surface 3 may make you want to leave your iPad at home.Paul MahMon, 11 May 2015 08:34:24 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/574623/pictures-7-reasons-ditch-your-ipad-surface-3/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 7 social engineering scams and how to avoid themhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/566609/pictures-7-social-engineering-scams-how-avoid-them/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedEven the most savvy IT professionals can fall victim to social engineering attacks. Here’s how to recognize these threats and avoid falling prey to them.Paul MahWed, 18 Feb 2015 08:27:39 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/566609/pictures-7-social-engineering-scams-how-avoid-them/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 Web services that make your life easierhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/550109/pictures-10-web-services-make-your-life-easier/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThere are thousands of apps and Web services out there. New ones are hitting the Internet as you read this. Here are 10 bona fide tools that can actually improve your life.Paul MahWed, 16 Jul 2014 08:13:20 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/550109/pictures-10-web-services-make-your-life-easier/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 desktop apps to power Windows PChttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/539840/pictures-10-desktop-apps-power-windows-pc/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThese apps will help you work with files of all types -- as well as back them up and keep them secure.Paul MahThu, 06 Mar 2014 10:02:28 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/539840/pictures-10-desktop-apps-power-windows-pc/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 8 productivity gadgets you didn't know you neededhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/538257/pictures-8-productivity-gadgets-didn-t-know-needed/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedLooking to work better, faster and stronger? Consider the road less traveled and look at these eight devices.Paul MahFri, 14 Feb 2014 08:17:50 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/538257/pictures-8-productivity-gadgets-didn-t-know-needed/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn pictures: 10 tech tools to get things done fasterhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/529803/pictures-10-tech-tools-get-things-done-faster/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWe could all use some help improving our productivity. Here are 10 apps that help you collaborate, take notes or just plain save time.Paul MahWed, 23 Oct 2013 12:54:12 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/529803/pictures-10-tech-tools-get-things-done-faster/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 New Gadgets to Improve Your Workspacehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/528852/pictures-10-new-gadgets-improve-your-workspace/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThese gadgets and peripherals hitting the market just in time for the holiday season -- yes, it's coming -- will give you and your desk a much-needed upgrade.Paul MahFri, 11 Oct 2013 09:25:10 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/528852/pictures-10-new-gadgets-improve-your-workspace/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn pictures: 10 free Google Chrome extensions to increase your productivityhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/524500/pictures-10-free-google-chrome-extensions-increase-your-productivity/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThese Google Chrome browser extensions will help you manage tabs, avoid Flash, save files to Google Drive and more.Paul MahFri, 23 Aug 2013 08:32:35 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/524500/pictures-10-free-google-chrome-extensions-increase-your-productivity/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFive essential security measures to protect your business--no matter its sizehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/465474/five_essential_security_measures_protect_your_business--no_matter_its_size/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedParanoia--in small doses--is an excellent preventive medicine. If you think your business is too small to be a target for hackers, identity thieves, and similarly unsavory characters, you're dangerously underestimating the value of your business.Paul MahThu, 20 Jun 2013 14:28:23 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/465474/five_essential_security_measures_protect_your_business--no_matter_its_size/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 Cloud storage and backup services for your small businesshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/460707/pictures-10-cloud-storage-backup-services-your-small-business/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Cloud is an increasingly viable (and inexpensive) storage and backup option for small businesses. Here are 10 services worth a look - and, possibility, your data.Paul MahThu, 02 May 2013 08:23:01 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/460707/pictures-10-cloud-storage-backup-services-your-small-business/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 tech products to boost your small business productivityhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/457282/pictures-10-tech-products-boost-your-small-business-productivity/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFrom mini storage arrays to IP cameras to print servers, these 10 hardware devices will help you run your small business more efficiently whether you're in the office or hitting the road to close a deal.Paul MahTue, 26 Mar 2013 08:45:41 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/457282/pictures-10-tech-products-boost-your-small-business-productivity/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: 10 top Windows 8 peripherals for tablets and PCshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/442100/pictures-10-top-windows-8-peripherals-tablets-pcs/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedNeed a mouse for your Windows 8 laptop or a keyboard for your Windows RT tablet? These devices from Microsoft and Logitech are solid options from proven peripherals vendors.Paul MahThu, 15 Nov 2012 09:00:12 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/442100/pictures-10-top-windows-8-peripherals-tablets-pcs/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed